Colorado, environmental groups sue Trump’s energy department over coal plant order they claim is ‘illegal’

Colorado, environmental groups sue Trump’s energy department over ‘illegal’ coal plant

Colorado and a group of environmental advocates filed separate lawsuits Wednesday seeking to overturn an emergency order by the United States Department of Energy that has forced a retiring coal-fired power plant in Craig to remain open.  The challenges were brought in federal court by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and a coalition of environmental groups made up of the Sierra Club, Vote Solar and the Environmental Defense Fund.  The move…

Colorado, environmental groups sue Trump’s energy department over coal plant order they claim is ‘illegal’

Colorado and a group of environmental advocates filed separate lawsuits Wednesday seeking to overturn an emergency order by the United States Department of Energy that has forced a retiring coal-fired power plant in Craig to remain open.  The challenges were brought in federal court by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and a coalition of environmental groups made up of the Sierra Club, Vote Solar and the Environmental Defense Fund.  The move…

Colorado, environmental groups sue over order to keep coal plant open

The Colorado attorney general is suing the Department of Energy over a Fort Collins power provider's coal plant.

E&E News: Lawsuits target DOE order to keep Colorado coal plant running

Environmentalists said the Trump administration has been working to stop wind and solar projects while keeping coal units in service.